Tea and Conversation

Well, that was fun. An advantage to now having Fridays off is that I have more time to get things done (prepare for yard sale, pull tax stuff together, clean behind the toaster), and more time to have fun (decoupage eggs, have tea with my daughters, and make the fabric collage, above).

With all of us going in different directions (jobs, school, Girl Scouts, homework, and the latest curveball: the high school track team) having dinner as a family is a once-a-week occurance, if we're lucky. Thankfully, Meredith has suggested that as long as we have a tea room, we might has well have tea. (Smart girl.) So, every couple of days she takes three of my grandmother's china teacups off the shelf, "brews" some tea, sets out a "yummy" (when we have cake, we put it out, when we don't, it's fruit or even Oreo cakesters) on a pedestal plate, and the three of us spend 15 minutes sipping tea and chatting. It's all very civilized and cozy, and it really is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle. We've all agreed Meredith will inherit the teacups as she has the proper respect for them and their provenence--Olivia would just as soon use a mug or a paper cup. But then, Olivia would survive quite well in the wilderness (and has) while Meredith and I consider a hotel room with one pillow per guest roughing it.

Speaking of a little bit of luxury, go check out my friend Larissa's new Etsy site, FunkyChicFashions.etsy.com. She is selling some wonderfully soft and luxurious, yet lightweight, scarves made from fanciful fabrics. They are going fast, but if they're gone, check back in a few days when she's bound to have made some more.

Comments

[linda]

Sweet collage....I love the button on the teapot:). Taking tea sounds like a lovely way to spend an afternoon with your girls. Linda

[Susan]

This post is just my cup of tea! I love that you have a room in your sweet home dedicated to taking tea. Your girls will always remember those special times with you.

[Rue]

How sweet that Meredith does that to spend a little time with mom.
I know a little bit of what you are saying about who to pass your things to. My daughter Annie loves all the same things I do and as a result of my son Alex saying that he would sell all of the stuff he inherits, he just getting money and she's getting the antiques. Isn't it strange how different kids can be that are raised in the same house. Of course Annie is thrilled LOL

Have a great day,
rue :)

[La Rad]

Loving the fabric collage. Very pretty. And I'm glad to hear you haven't done your taxes yet either (at least that's how I chose to interpret that you now have time to gather the stuff...we began that process tonight).

[Loretta]

I love all things tea-related and think your teapot collage is quite nifty.

Have Fridays off- heavenly! However did you manage that with your publishing schedule??